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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 447.08 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 447.08 and 92.60 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 447.08 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/447.08 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 447.08 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 41,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,399.61/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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