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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 439.44 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 439.44 and 206.83 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 439.44 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/439.44 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 439.44 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 90,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,889.38/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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