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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 451.95 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 451.95 and 109.06 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 451.95 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/451.95 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 451.95 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 49,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,289.67/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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