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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.22, 1,414.97 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.22, 1,414.97 and 294 is: 441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.22 : 1,414.97 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.22/1,414.97 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.22x = 1,414.97 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.22x = 415,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,999.71/943.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.04

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