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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 446.03 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 446.03 and 206.64 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 446.03 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/446.03 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 446.03 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 92,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,166.61/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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