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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.07, 615.75 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.07, 615.75 and 298.65 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.07 : 615.75 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.07/615.75 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.07x = 615.75 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.07x = 183,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,893.74/446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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