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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 450.06 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 450.06 and 137.69 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 450.06 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/450.06 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 450.06 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 61,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968.76/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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