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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 443.42 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 443.42 and 100.55 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 443.42 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/443.42 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 443.42 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 44,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,583.16/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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