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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 444 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 444 and 125.04 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 444 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/444 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 444 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 55,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517.76/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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