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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 441.18 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 441.18 and 226.26 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 441.18 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/441.18 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 441.18 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 99,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,821.39/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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