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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 447.93 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 447.93 and 93.22 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 447.93 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/447.93 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 447.93 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 41,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753.33/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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