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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 444.78 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 444.78 and 220.08 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 444.78 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/444.78 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 444.78 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 97,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,887.18/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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