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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 441.18 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 441.18 and 111.48 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 441.18 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/441.18 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 441.18 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 49,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182.75/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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