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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.43, 449.88 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.43, 449.88 and 190.41 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.43 : 449.88 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.43/449.88 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.43x = 449.88 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.43x = 85,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,661.65/300.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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