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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.91, 443.48 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.91, 443.48 and 122.38 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.91 : 443.48 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.91/443.48 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.91x = 443.48 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.91x = 54,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,273.08/295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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