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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 451.56 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 451.56 and 95.63 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 451.56 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/451.56 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 451.56 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 43,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,180.43/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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