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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.79 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.79 and 135.47 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.79 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.79 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.79 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 60,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,524.41/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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