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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 444.18 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 444.18 and 209.58 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 444.18 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/444.18 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 444.18 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 93,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,091.24/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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