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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 445.59 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 445.59 and 134.74 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 445.59 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/445.59 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 445.59 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 60,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,039.35/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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