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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.41 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.41 and 94.88 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.41 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.41 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.41 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 42,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732.17/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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