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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 440.97 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 440.97 and 111.30 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 440.97 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/440.97 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 440.97 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 49,079.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,079.96/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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