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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.06, 404.46 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.06, 404.46 and 175.01 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 404.46 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/404.46 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 404.46 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 70,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,785.17/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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