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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.54, 441.16 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.54, 441.16 and 268.75 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.54 : 441.16 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.54/441.16 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.54x = 441.16 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.54x = 118,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,563.14/294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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