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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 450.07 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 450.07 and 137.69 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 450.07 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/450.07 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 450.07 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 61,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,969.45/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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