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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 450.81 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 450.81 and 95.25 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 450.81 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/450.81 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 450.81 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 42,939.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,939.65/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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