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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 446.54 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 446.54 and 211.08 is: 316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 446.54 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/446.54 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 446.54 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 94,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256.19/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.07

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