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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.54, 444.60 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.54, 444.60 and 235.82 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.54 : 444.60 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.54/444.60 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.54x = 444.60 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.54x = 104,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,845.57/296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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