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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 450.17 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 450.17 and 94.79 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 450.17 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/450.17 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 450.17 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 42,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,671.61/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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