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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 443.54 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 443.54 and 151.38 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 443.54 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/443.54 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 443.54 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 67,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,143.46/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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