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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.12, 441.78 and 237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.12, 441.78 and 237.08 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.12 : 441.78 = 237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.12/441.78 = 237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.12x = 441.78 × 237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.12x = 104,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,737.20/295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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