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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 444.24 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 444.24 and 245.04 is: 366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 444.24 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/444.24 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 444.24 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 108,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,856.57/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.67

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