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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 443.34 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 443.34 and 141.46 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 443.34 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/443.34 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 443.34 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 62,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,714.88/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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