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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 449.92 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 449.92 and 126.66 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 449.92 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/449.92 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 449.92 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 56,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,986.23/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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