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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 440.48 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 440.48 and 225.44 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 440.48 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/440.48 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 440.48 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 99,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,301.81/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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