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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.94 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.94 and 113.33 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.94 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.94 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.94 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 50,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,311.72/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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