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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.33 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.33 and 209.55 is: 314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.33 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.33 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.33 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 93,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,109.35/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.33

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