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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 451.28 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 451.28 and 95.39 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 451.28 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/451.28 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 451.28 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 43,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047.60/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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