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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 439.39 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 439.39 and 201.64 is: 302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 439.39 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/439.39 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 439.39 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 88,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,597.73/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.34

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