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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 407.36 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 407.36 and 191.64 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 407.36 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/407.36 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 407.36 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 78,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,066.47/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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