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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.82, 441.87 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.82, 441.87 and 130.12 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.82 : 441.87 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.82/441.87 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.82x = 441.87 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.82x = 57,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,495.26/294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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