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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 448.93 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 448.93 and 136.91 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 448.93 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/448.93 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 448.93 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 61,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463.35/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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