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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.93, 445.55 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.93, 445.55 and 210.83 is: 316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.93 : 445.55 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.93/445.55 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.93x = 445.55 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.93x = 93,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,932.02/296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.34

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