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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.02, 441.30 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.02, 441.30 and 268.29 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.02 : 441.30 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.02/441.30 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.02x = 441.30 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.02x = 118,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,396.38/295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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