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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 443.40 and 133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 443.40 and 133.60 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 443.40 = 133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/443.40 = 133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 443.40 × 133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 59,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,238.24/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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