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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 447.12 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 447.12 and 105.63 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 447.12 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/447.12 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 447.12 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 47,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227.05/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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