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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.31, 441.45 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.31, 441.45 and 88.88 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.31 : 441.45 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.31/441.45 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.31x = 441.45 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.31x = 39,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236.08/294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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