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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.05, 441.94 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.05, 441.94 and 226.07 is: 338.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.05 : 441.94 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.05/441.94 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.05x = 441.94 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.05x = 99,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,909.38/295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.62

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