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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 450.64 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 450.64 and 219.44 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 450.64 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/450.64 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 450.64 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 98,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,888.44/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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