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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.10, 441.23 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.10, 441.23 and 88.66 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.10 : 441.23 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.10/441.23 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.10x = 441.23 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.10x = 39,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,120.06/294.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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