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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 446.16 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 446.16 and 195 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 446.16 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/446.16 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 446.16 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 87,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,001.20/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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