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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 447.11 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 447.11 and 246.16 is: 369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 447.11 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/447.11 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 447.11 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 110,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,060.60/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.30

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