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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 449.93 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 449.93 and 154.00 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 449.93 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/449.93 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 449.93 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 69,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,289.73/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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