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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.22, 445.91 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.22, 445.91 and 91.79 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.22 : 445.91 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.22/445.91 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.22x = 445.91 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.22x = 40,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,930.08/297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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