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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 444.06 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 444.06 and 113.44 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 444.06 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/444.06 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 444.06 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 50,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,374.17/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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