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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.71 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.71 and 219.42 is: 329.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.71 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.71 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.71 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 97,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,797.69/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.55

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