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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 444.15 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 444.15 and 122.73 is: 184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 444.15 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/444.15 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 444.15 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 54,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,510.53/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.09

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