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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 446.10 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 446.10 and 215.70 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 446.10 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/446.10 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 446.10 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 96,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,223.77/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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