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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.91, 441.98 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.91, 441.98 and 130.27 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.91 : 441.98 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.91/441.98 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.91x = 441.98 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.91x = 57,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,576.08/294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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