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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.99, 1,375.34 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.99, 1,375.34 and 300.70 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.99 : 1,375.34 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.99/1,375.34 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.99x = 1,375.34 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.99x = 413,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,564.74/916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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