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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.85, 443.97 and 103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.85, 443.97 and 103.47 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.85 : 443.97 = 103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.85/443.97 = 103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.85x = 443.97 × 103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.85x = 45,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.24/295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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