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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 444.16 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 444.16 and 122.64 is: 183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 444.16 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/444.16 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 444.16 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 54,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471.78/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.98

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