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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 446.25 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 446.25 and 193.46 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 446.25 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/446.25 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 446.25 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 86,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,330.89/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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