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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.23, 441.20 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.23, 441.20 and 88.77 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.23 : 441.20 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.23/441.20 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.23x = 441.20 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.23x = 39,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,164.88/294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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