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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 441.29 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 441.29 and 277.97 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 441.29 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/441.29 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 441.29 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 122,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,663.87/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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