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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 445.75 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 445.75 and 192.95 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 445.75 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/445.75 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 445.75 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 86,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,007.46/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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