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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 444.22 and 122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 444.22 and 122.83 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 444.22 = 122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/444.22 = 122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 444.22 × 122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 54,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562.12/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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