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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.06, 439.81 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.06, 439.81 and 146.95 is: 220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 439.81 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/439.81 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 439.81 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 64,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,630.08/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.54

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