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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.00, 439.38 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.00, 439.38 and 130.65 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.00 : 439.38 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.00/439.38 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.00x = 439.38 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.00x = 57,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,405.00/293.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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