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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 451.66 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 451.66 and 95.70 is: 143.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 451.66 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/451.66 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 451.66 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 43,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.86/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.54

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