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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 450.77 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 450.77 and 95.06 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 450.77 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/450.77 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 450.77 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 42,847.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,847.47/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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