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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 410.01 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 410.01 and 180.82 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 410.01 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/410.01 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 410.01 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 74,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,138.01/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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