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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.54, 447 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.54, 447 and 245.08 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.54 : 447 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.54/447 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.54x = 447 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.54x = 109,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,550.76/298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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