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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.03, 439.43 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.03, 439.43 and 146.73 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.03 : 439.43 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.03/439.43 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.03x = 439.43 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.03x = 64,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,476.42/293.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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