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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 463.01 and 300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 463.01 and 300.43 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 463.01 = 300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/463.01 = 300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 463.01 × 300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 139,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,102.09/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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