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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 448.13 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 448.13 and 93.27 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 448.13 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/448.13 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 448.13 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 41,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797.09/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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