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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.04, 449.25 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.04, 449.25 and 207.46 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.04 : 449.25 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.04/449.25 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.04x = 449.25 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.04x = 93,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,201.19/299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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