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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 444.18 and 122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 444.18 and 122.73 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 444.18 = 122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/444.18 = 122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 444.18 × 122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 54,511.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,511.38/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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