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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 476.90 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 476.90 and 298 is: 444.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 476.90 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/476.90 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 476.90 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 142,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,116.20/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.00

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