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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 452.00 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 452.00 and 138.98 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 452.00 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/452.00 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 452.00 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 62,818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,818.27/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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