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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.11, 448.62 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.11, 448.62 and 154.75 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 448.62 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/448.62 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 448.62 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 69,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,423.95/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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