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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.35, 404.76 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.35, 404.76 and 176.91 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.35 : 404.76 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.35/404.76 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.35x = 404.76 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.35x = 71,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,606.09/293.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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