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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.62, 441.54 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.62, 441.54 and 111.80 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.62 : 441.54 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.62/441.54 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.62x = 441.54 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.62x = 49,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,364.17/294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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