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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 406.98 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 406.98 and 190.27 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 406.98 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/406.98 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 406.98 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 77,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,436.08/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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