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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 449.70 and 209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 449.70 and 209.02 is: 313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 449.70 = 209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/449.70 = 209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 449.70 × 209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 93,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,997.67/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.06

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