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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 444.10 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 444.10 and 238.28 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 444.10 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/444.10 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 444.10 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 105,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,821.37/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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