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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 446.82 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 446.82 and 190.02 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 446.82 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/446.82 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 446.82 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 84,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,904.74/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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