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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 447.90 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 447.90 and 136.30 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 447.90 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/447.90 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 447.90 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 61,048.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,048.77/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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