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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 445.01 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 445.01 and 193.35 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 445.01 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/445.01 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 445.01 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 86,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,041.72/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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