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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 446.54 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 446.54 and 135.63 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 446.54 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/446.54 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 446.54 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 60,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,563.54/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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