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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.06, 441.31 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.06, 441.31 and 198.08 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.06 : 441.31 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.06/441.31 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.06x = 441.31 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.06x = 87,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,414.68/294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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