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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.71 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.71 and 110.43 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.71 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.71 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.71 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 48,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558.82/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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