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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 447.09 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 447.09 and 102.98 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 447.09 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/447.09 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 447.09 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 46,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038.58/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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