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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.96 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.96 and 193.92 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.96 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.96 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.96 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 86,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,286.64/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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