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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.21, 441.32 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.21, 441.32 and 88.76 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.21 : 441.32 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.21/441.32 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.21x = 441.32 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.21x = 39,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,168.91/294.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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