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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 450.99 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 450.99 and 239.47 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 450.99 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/450.99 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 450.99 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 107,997.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,997.45/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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