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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.28, 450.48 and 107.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.28, 450.48 and 107.86 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.28 : 450.48 = 107.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.28/450.48 = 107.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.28x = 450.48 × 107.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.28x = 48,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,588.77/300.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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