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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 444.94 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 444.94 and 210.16 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 444.94 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/444.94 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 444.94 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 93,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,510.08/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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