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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.02, 439.58 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.02, 439.58 and 130.70 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.02 : 439.58 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.02/439.58 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.02x = 439.58 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.02x = 57,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,453.11/293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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