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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 441.09 and 236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 441.09 and 236.61 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 441.09 = 236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/441.09 = 236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 441.09 × 236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 104,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,366.30/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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