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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 451.15 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 451.15 and 95.32 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 451.15 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/451.15 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 451.15 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 43,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003.62/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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