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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 433.45 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 433.45 and 93.99 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 433.45 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/433.45 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 433.45 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 40,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,739.97/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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