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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 448.98 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 448.98 and 136.88 is: 205.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 448.98 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/448.98 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 448.98 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 61,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,456.38/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.39

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