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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 444.16 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 444.16 and 141.89 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 444.16 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/444.16 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 444.16 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 63,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,019.29/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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