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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.04, 440.78 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.04, 440.78 and 111.30 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.04 : 440.78 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.04/440.78 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.04x = 440.78 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.04x = 49,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,058.81/294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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