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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.31, 450.22 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.31, 450.22 and 94.75 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.31 : 450.22 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.31/450.22 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.31x = 450.22 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.31x = 42,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,658.11/300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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