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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 450.47 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 450.47 and 126.95 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 450.47 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/450.47 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 450.47 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 57,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,187.77/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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