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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 447.26 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 447.26 and 135.76 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 447.26 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/447.26 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 447.26 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 60,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,717.10/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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