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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 450.47 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 450.47 and 94.82 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 450.47 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/450.47 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 450.47 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 42,714.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,714.93/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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