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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 439.58 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 439.58 and 148.67 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 439.58 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/439.58 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 439.58 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 65,350.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,350.53/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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