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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.84 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.84 and 209.70 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.84 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.84 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.84 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 94,541.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,541.15/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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