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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 444.76 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 444.76 and 215.94 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 444.76 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/444.76 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 444.76 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 96,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,041.47/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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