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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.02, 1,369.49 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.02, 1,369.49 and 296.73 is: 445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.02 : 1,369.49 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.02/1,369.49 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.02x = 1,369.49 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.02x = 406,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,368.77/913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.08

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