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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.03, 451.45 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.03, 451.45 and 95.65 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.03 : 451.45 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.03/451.45 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.03x = 451.45 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.03x = 43,179.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179.82/301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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