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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 449.97 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 449.97 and 126.89 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 449.97 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/449.97 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 449.97 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 57,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,096.69/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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