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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.19, 441.34 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.19, 441.34 and 88.79 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.19 : 441.34 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.19/441.34 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.19x = 441.34 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.19x = 39,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,184.15/294.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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