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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 442.36 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 442.36 and 192.44 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 442.36 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/442.36 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 442.36 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 85,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,127.76/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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