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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.05, 439.17 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.05, 439.17 and 220.83 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.05 : 439.17 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.05/439.17 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.05x = 439.17 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.05x = 96,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,981.91/293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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