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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 451.18 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 451.18 and 136.30 is: 204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 451.18 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/451.18 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 451.18 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 61,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,495.83/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.29

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