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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.38, 443 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.38, 443 and 112.68 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.38 : 443 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.38/443 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.38x = 443 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.38x = 49,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,917.24/295.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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