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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 450.06 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 450.06 and 248.84 is: 373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 450.06 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/450.06 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 450.06 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 111,992.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,992.93/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.06

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