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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.64 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.64 and 89.70 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.64 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.64 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.64 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 39,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,704.81/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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