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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 450.07 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 450.07 and 195.91 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 450.07 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/450.07 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 450.07 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 88,173.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,173.21/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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