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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 450.99 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 450.99 and 295.94 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 450.99 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/450.99 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 450.99 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 133,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,464.86/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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