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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 447.06 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 447.06 and 103.06 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 447.06 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/447.06 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 447.06 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 46,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,074.00/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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