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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.07, 442.38 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.07, 442.38 and 146.74 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.07 : 442.38 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.07/442.38 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.07x = 442.38 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.07x = 64,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,914.84/295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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