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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.48, 443.64 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.48, 443.64 and 200 is: 299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.48 : 443.64 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.48/443.64 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.48x = 443.64 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.48x = 88,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,728/296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.27

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