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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 488.19 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 488.19 and 294.94 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 488.19 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/488.19 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 488.19 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 143,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,986.76/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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