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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 445.60 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 445.60 and 245.92 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 445.60 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/445.60 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 445.60 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 109,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,581.95/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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