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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 464.20 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 464.20 and 298.13 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 464.20 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/464.20 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 464.20 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 138,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,388.88/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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