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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 449.64 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 449.64 and 191.76 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 449.64 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/449.64 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 449.64 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 86,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222.97/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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