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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.07, 439.46 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.07, 439.46 and 98.01 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.07 : 439.46 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.07/439.46 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.07x = 439.46 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.07x = 43,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069.52/293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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