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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.73, 443.60 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.73, 443.60 and 122.28 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.73 : 443.60 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.73/443.60 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.73x = 443.60 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.73x = 54,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,241.94/295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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