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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.75 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.75 and 105.46 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.75 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.75 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.75 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 47,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,535.57/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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