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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.03, 443.98 and 122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.03, 443.98 and 122.53 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.03 : 443.98 = 122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.03/443.98 = 122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.03x = 443.98 × 122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.03x = 54,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400.87/296.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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