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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 444.17 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 444.17 and 133.84 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 444.17 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/444.17 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 444.17 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 59,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.71/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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