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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 443.77 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 443.77 and 141.66 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 443.77 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/443.77 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 443.77 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 62,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864.46/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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