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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 447.09 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 447.09 and 195.44 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 447.09 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/447.09 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 447.09 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 87,376.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.30/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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