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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.71, 448.94 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.71, 448.94 and 206.93 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.71 : 448.94 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.71/448.94 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.71x = 448.94 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.71x = 92,898.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,898.27/299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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