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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 450.84 and 192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 450.84 and 192.59 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 450.84 = 192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/450.84 = 192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 450.84 × 192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 86,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,827.28/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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