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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.07 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.07 and 94.65 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.07 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.07 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.07 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 42,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,599.13/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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