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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 446.46 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 446.46 and 237.24 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 446.46 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/446.46 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 446.46 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 105,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,918.17/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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