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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 451.11 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 451.11 and 95.37 is: 143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 451.11 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/451.11 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 451.11 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 43,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,022.36/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.04

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