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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.42, 449.25 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.42, 449.25 and 136.94 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.42 : 449.25 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.42/449.25 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.42x = 449.25 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.42x = 61,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,520.30/299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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