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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 446.64 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 446.64 and 135.36 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 446.64 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/446.64 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 446.64 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 60,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,457.19/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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