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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.73, 442.11 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.73, 442.11 and 89.28 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.73 : 442.11 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.73/442.11 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.73x = 442.11 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.73x = 39,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471.58/294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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