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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 446.07 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 446.07 and 206.53 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 446.07 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/446.07 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 446.07 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 92,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,126.84/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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