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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 448.01 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 448.01 and 195.70 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 448.01 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/448.01 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 448.01 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 87,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,675.56/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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