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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.04, 442.80 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.04, 442.80 and 151.04 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.04 : 442.80 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.04/442.80 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.04x = 442.80 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.04x = 66,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,880.51/295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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