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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 450.72 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 450.72 and 295.92 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 450.72 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/450.72 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 450.72 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 133,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,377.06/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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