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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,476.24 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,476.24 and 300 is: 450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,476.24 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,476.24 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,476.24 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 442,872
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,872/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.07

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