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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 446.70 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 446.70 and 182.22 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 446.70 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/446.70 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 446.70 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 81,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,397.67/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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