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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.00, 611.46 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.00, 611.46 and 298.30 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.00 : 611.46 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.00/611.46 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.00x = 611.46 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.00x = 182,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,398.52/408.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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