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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.97, 451.75 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.97, 451.75 and 192.84 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.97 : 451.75 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.97/451.75 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.97x = 451.75 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.97x = 87,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,115.47/300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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