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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 441.12 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 441.12 and 123.12 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 441.12 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/441.12 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 441.12 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 54,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310.69/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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