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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.91, 447.02 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.91, 447.02 and 193.93 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.91 : 447.02 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.91/447.02 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.91x = 447.02 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.91x = 86,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,689.23/297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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