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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293, 439.30 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293, 439.30 and 110.36 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293 : 439.30 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293/439.30 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293x = 439.30 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293x = 48,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,481.15/293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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