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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.23, 441.44 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.23, 441.44 and 211.81 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.23 : 441.44 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.23/441.44 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.23x = 441.44 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.23x = 93,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,501.41/294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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