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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 449.46 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 449.46 and 294.84 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 449.46 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/449.46 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 449.46 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 132,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,518.79/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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