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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 450.57 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 450.57 and 94.98 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 450.57 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/450.57 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 450.57 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 42,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,795.14/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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