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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 444.92 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 444.92 and 199.22 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 444.92 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/444.92 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 444.92 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 88,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633.74/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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