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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.02 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.02 and 193.71 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.02 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.02 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.02 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 86,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,011.11/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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