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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 450.27 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 450.27 and 107.84 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 450.27 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/450.27 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 450.27 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 48,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,554.87/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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