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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.06, 448.34 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.06, 448.34 and 195.02 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 448.34 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/448.34 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 448.34 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 87,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,435.27/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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