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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.23, 444.29 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.23, 444.29 and 90.74 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.23 : 444.29 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.23/444.29 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.23x = 444.29 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.23x = 40,316.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,316.61/296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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