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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.13 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.13 and 95.35 is: 143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.13 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.13 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.13 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 43,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015.25/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.04

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