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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 444.25 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 444.25 and 193.54 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 444.25 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/444.25 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 444.25 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 85,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,980.15/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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