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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 450.96 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 450.96 and 105.64 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 450.96 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/450.96 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 450.96 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 47,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,637.79/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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