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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 407.91 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 407.91 and 190.77 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 407.91 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/407.91 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 407.91 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 77,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,816.99/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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