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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.12 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.12 and 135.95 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.12 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.12 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.12 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 60,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,783.73/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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