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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.93, 443.84 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.93, 443.84 and 79.45 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.93 : 443.84 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.93/443.84 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.93x = 443.84 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.93x = 35,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,264.19/295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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