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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 446.24 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 446.24 and 210.88 is: 315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 446.24 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/446.24 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 446.24 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 94,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,103.09/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.70

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