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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 447.04 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 447.04 and 92.59 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 447.04 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/447.04 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 447.04 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 41,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,390.26/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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