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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.93, 445.39 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.93, 445.39 and 91.52 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.93 : 445.39 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.93/445.39 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.93x = 445.39 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.93x = 40,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762.09/296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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