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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 446.55 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 446.55 and 206.40 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 446.55 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/446.55 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 446.55 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 92,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,167.92/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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