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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 446.11 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 446.11 and 194.97 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 446.11 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/446.11 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 446.11 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 86,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,979.25/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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