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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 452.08 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 452.08 and 95.95 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 452.08 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/452.08 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 452.08 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 43,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377.08/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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