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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 443.22 and 193.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 443.22 and 193.17 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 443.22 = 193.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/443.22 = 193.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 443.22 × 193.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 85,616.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,616.81/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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