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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.08, 441.08 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.08, 441.08 and 129.60 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.08 : 441.08 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.08/441.08 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.08x = 441.08 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.08x = 57,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,163.97/294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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