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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 445.09 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 445.09 and 91.29 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 445.09 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/445.09 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 445.09 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 40,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632.27/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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