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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.65, 447.81 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.65, 447.81 and 93.19 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.65 : 447.81 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.65/447.81 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.65x = 447.81 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.65x = 41,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,729.17/298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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