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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 447.07 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 447.07 and 105.63 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 447.07 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/447.07 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 447.07 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 47,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,224.00/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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