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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.53, 439.98 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.53, 439.98 and 110.80 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.53 : 439.98 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.53/439.98 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.53x = 439.98 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.53x = 48,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.78/293.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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