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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.28 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.28 and 169.93 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.28 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.28 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.28 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 70,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,568.53/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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