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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.91, 1,230.64 and 300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.91, 1,230.64 and 300.41 is: 450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.91 : 1,230.64 = 300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.91/1,230.64 = 300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.91x = 1,230.64 × 300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.91x = 369,695.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,695.96/819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.90

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