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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 444.91 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 444.91 and 194.27 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 444.91 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/444.91 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 444.91 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 86,432.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432.67/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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