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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 445.19 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 445.19 and 134.59 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 445.19 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/445.19 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 445.19 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 59,918.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,918.12/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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