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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.15, 451.77 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.15, 451.77 and 95.69 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.15 : 451.77 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.15/451.77 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.15x = 451.77 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.15x = 43,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229.87/301.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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