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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.91, 441.42 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.91, 441.42 and 203.56 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.91 : 441.42 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.91/441.42 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.91x = 441.42 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.91x = 89,855.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,855.46/294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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