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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 442.44 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 442.44 and 148.94 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 442.44 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/442.44 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 442.44 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 65,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,896.04/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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