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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,375.46 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,375.46 and 300.70 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,375.46 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,375.46 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,375.46 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 413,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,600.82/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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