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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 448.20 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 448.20 and 136.35 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 448.20 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/448.20 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 448.20 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 61,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112.07/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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