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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 441.89 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 441.89 and 208.28 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 441.89 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/441.89 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 441.89 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 92,037.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,037.69/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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