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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 438.48 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 438.48 and 207.36 is: 310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 438.48 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/438.48 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 438.48 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 90,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,923.21/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.28

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