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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 446.10 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 446.10 and 194.73 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 446.10 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/446.10 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 446.10 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 86,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869.05/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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