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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 449.99 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 449.99 and 126.63 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 449.99 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/449.99 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 449.99 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 56,979.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979.35/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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