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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 663.48 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 663.48 and 296.56 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 663.48 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/663.48 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 663.48 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 196,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,761.63/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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