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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.05, 440.93 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.05, 440.93 and 120.69 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.05 : 440.93 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.05/440.93 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.05x = 440.93 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.05x = 53,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,216.14/294.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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