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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.94, 448.24 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.94, 448.24 and 136.47 is: 204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.94 : 448.24 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.94/448.24 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.94x = 448.24 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.94x = 61,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,170.63/298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.63

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