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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 404.73 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 404.73 and 246.89 is: 339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 404.73 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/404.73 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 404.73 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 99,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,921.77/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.84

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