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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.19, 446.95 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.19, 446.95 and 103 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.19 : 446.95 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.19/446.95 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.19x = 446.95 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.19x = 46,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035.85/298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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