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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.12, 438.48 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.12, 438.48 and 219.94 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.12 : 438.48 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.12/438.48 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.12x = 438.48 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.12x = 96,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,439.29/293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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