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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 443.44 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 443.44 and 122.59 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 443.44 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/443.44 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 443.44 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 54,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,358.79/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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