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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 443.86 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 443.86 and 122.48 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 443.86 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/443.86 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 443.86 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 54,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,363.97/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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