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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 444.79 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 444.79 and 205.54 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 444.79 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/444.79 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 444.79 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 91,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421.28/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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