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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 444.40 and 122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 444.40 and 122.74 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 444.40 = 122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/444.40 = 122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 444.40 × 122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 54,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,545.67/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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