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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 450.94 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 450.94 and 203.12 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 450.94 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/450.94 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 450.94 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 91,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,594.93/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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