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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 441.22 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 441.22 and 131.92 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 441.22 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/441.22 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 441.22 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 58,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,205.08/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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