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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.02, 440.10 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.02, 440.10 and 211.70 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.02 : 440.10 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.02/440.10 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.02x = 440.10 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.02x = 93,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,169.17/294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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