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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 442.99 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 442.99 and 89.90 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 442.99 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/442.99 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 442.99 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 39,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824.80/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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