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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 407.43 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 407.43 and 190.31 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 407.43 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/407.43 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 407.43 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 77,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,538.04/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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