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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.34 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.34 and 108.65 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.34 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.34 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.34 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 49,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,039.08/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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