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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 447.19 and 196.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 447.19 and 196.06 is: 294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 447.19 = 196.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/447.19 = 196.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 447.19 × 196.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 87,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,674.46/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.09

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