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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.08, 441.84 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.08, 441.84 and 237.02 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.08 : 441.84 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.08/441.84 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.08x = 441.84 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.08x = 104,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,724.92/295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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