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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.88 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.88 and 164.19 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.88 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.88 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.88 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 72,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,388.09/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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