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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 445.78 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 445.78 and 134.92 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 445.78 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/445.78 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 445.78 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 60,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,144.64/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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