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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 448.20 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 448.20 and 106.56 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 448.20 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/448.20 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 448.20 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 47,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,760.19/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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