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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 451.02 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 451.02 and 219.21 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 451.02 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/451.02 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 451.02 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 98,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,868.09/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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