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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 446 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 446 and 91.84 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 446 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/446 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 446 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 40,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,960.64/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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