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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 445.19 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 445.19 and 91.53 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 445.19 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/445.19 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 445.19 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 40,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,747.01/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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