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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 440.21 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 440.21 and 207 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 440.21 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/440.21 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 440.21 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 91,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,123.99/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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