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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.07, 440.74 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.07, 440.74 and 101.47 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.07 : 440.74 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.07/440.74 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.07x = 440.74 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.07x = 44,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721.89/294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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