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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.33, 443.12 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.33, 443.12 and 132.91 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.33 : 443.12 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.33/443.12 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.33x = 443.12 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.33x = 58,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,895.08/295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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