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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 451.66 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 451.66 and 95.58 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 451.66 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/451.66 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 451.66 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 43,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,169.66/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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