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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 447.03 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 447.03 and 92.64 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 447.03 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/447.03 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 447.03 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 41,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412.86/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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