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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 446.69 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 446.69 and 135.59 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 446.69 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/446.69 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 446.69 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 60,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,566.70/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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