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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 451.39 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 451.39 and 95.45 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 451.39 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/451.39 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 451.39 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 43,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,082.86/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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