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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 449.10 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 449.10 and 225.95 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 449.10 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/449.10 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 449.10 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 101,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,471.90/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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