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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 442.53 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 442.53 and 122.01 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 442.53 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/442.53 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 442.53 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 53,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993.09/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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