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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.05, 443.92 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.05, 443.92 and 203.64 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.05 : 443.92 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.05/443.92 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.05x = 443.92 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.05x = 90,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,399.87/296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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