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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 450.93 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 450.93 and 84.18 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 450.93 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/450.93 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 450.93 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 37,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,959.29/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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