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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.05, 444.09 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.05, 444.09 and 113.42 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.05 : 444.09 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.05/444.09 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.05x = 444.09 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.05x = 50,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,368.69/296.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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