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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 440.91 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 440.91 and 212.76 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 440.91 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/440.91 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 440.91 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 93,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,808.01/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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