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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.23, 444.43 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.23, 444.43 and 122.91 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.23 : 444.43 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.23/444.43 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.23x = 444.43 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.23x = 54,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,622.67/296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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