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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 410.63 and 264.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 410.63 and 264.91 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 410.63 = 264.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/410.63 = 264.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 410.63 × 264.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 108,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,779.99/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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