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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 442.59 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 442.59 and 100.07 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 442.59 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/442.59 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 442.59 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 44,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287.77/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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