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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 441.48 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 441.48 and 191.54 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 441.48 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/441.48 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 441.48 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 84,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,561.08/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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