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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 445.86 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 445.86 and 276.95 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 445.86 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/445.86 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 445.86 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 123,480.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,480.93/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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