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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.22, 443 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.22, 443 and 214.74 is: 322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.22 : 443 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.22/443 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.22x = 443 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.22x = 95,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,129.82/295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.23

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