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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.48 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.48 and 223.70 is: 335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.48 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.48 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.48 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 99,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,206.48/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.25

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