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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 449.76 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 449.76 and 209.14 is: 313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 449.76 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/449.76 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 449.76 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 94,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,062.81/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.28

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