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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.91, 415.11 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.91, 415.11 and 176.55 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.91 : 415.11 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.91/415.11 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.91x = 415.11 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.91x = 73,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,287.67/300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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