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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.00, 439.46 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.00, 439.46 and 130.66 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.00 : 439.46 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.00/439.46 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.00x = 439.46 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.00x = 57,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,418.09/293.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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