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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.81, 443.73 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.81, 443.73 and 141.31 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.81 : 443.73 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.81/443.73 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.81x = 443.73 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.81x = 62,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,702.38/295.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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