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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.88, 443.86 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.88, 443.86 and 151.58 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 443.86 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/443.86 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 443.86 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 67,280.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,280.30/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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