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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 435.16 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 435.16 and 95.07 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 435.16 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/435.16 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 435.16 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 41,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369.34/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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