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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.44, 439.86 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.44, 439.86 and 110.76 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.44 : 439.86 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.44/439.86 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.44x = 439.86 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.44x = 48,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,718.89/293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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