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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 450.11 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 450.11 and 163.43 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 450.11 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/450.11 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 450.11 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 73,560.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,560.66/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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