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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 442.43 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 442.43 and 140.93 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 442.43 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/442.43 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 442.43 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 62,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,349.45/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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