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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 445.89 and 104.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 445.89 and 104.75 is: 157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 445.89 = 104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/445.89 = 104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 445.89 × 104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 46,706.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,706.98/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.19

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