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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 449.26 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 449.26 and 248.94 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 449.26 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/449.26 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 449.26 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 111,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,838.78/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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