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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.03, 448.19 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.03, 448.19 and 237.92 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.03 : 448.19 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.03/448.19 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.03x = 448.19 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.03x = 106,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,632.18/299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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