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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 450.43 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 450.43 and 94.91 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 450.43 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/450.43 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 450.43 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 42,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,749.87/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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