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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 415.04 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 415.04 and 169.77 is: 234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 415.04 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/415.04 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 415.04 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 70,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,461.34/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.28

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