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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 444.69 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 444.69 and 276.41 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 444.69 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/444.69 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 444.69 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 122,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,917.87/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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