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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 441 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 441 and 120.60 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 441 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/441 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 441 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 53,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,184.60/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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