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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 451.01 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 451.01 and 127.31 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 451.01 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/451.01 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 451.01 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 57,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,419.66/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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