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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.79, 443 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.79, 443 and 209.22 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.79 : 443 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.79/443 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.79x = 443 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.79x = 92,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,684.46/295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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