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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.21, 443.03 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.21, 443.03 and 277.28 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.21 : 443.03 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.21/443.03 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.21x = 443.03 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.21x = 122,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,841.97/295.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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