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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.39 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.39 and 94.76 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.39 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.39 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.39 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 42,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,676.70/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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