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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 443.15 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 443.15 and 133.08 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 443.15 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/443.15 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 443.15 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 58,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974.40/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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