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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 451.37 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 451.37 and 95.53 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 451.37 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/451.37 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 451.37 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 43,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,119.38/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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