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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.03, 441.09 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.03, 441.09 and 131.70 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.03 : 441.09 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.03/441.09 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.03x = 441.09 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.03x = 58,091.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,091.55/294.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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