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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.14, 441.08 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.14, 441.08 and 88.67 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.14 : 441.08 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.14/441.08 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.14x = 441.08 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.14x = 39,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110.56/294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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