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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 451.99 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 451.99 and 95.91 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 451.99 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/451.99 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 451.99 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 43,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350.36/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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