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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.70 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.70 and 106.63 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.70 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.70 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.70 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 47,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,844.88/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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