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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 447.09 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 447.09 and 135.70 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 447.09 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/447.09 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 447.09 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 60,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,670.11/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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