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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 451.16 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 451.16 and 95.34 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 451.16 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/451.16 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 451.16 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 43,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013.12/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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