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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 450.25 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 450.25 and 190.93 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 450.25 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/450.25 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 450.25 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 85,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,963.59/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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