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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.13, 442.89 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.13, 442.89 and 102.75 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 442.89 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/442.89 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 442.89 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 45,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506.95/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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