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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.62, 450.54 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.62, 450.54 and 192.44 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.62 : 450.54 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.62/450.54 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.62x = 450.54 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.62x = 86,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,701.92/300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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