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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 443.87 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 443.87 and 141.96 is: 212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 443.87 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/443.87 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 443.87 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 63,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,011.08/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.92

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