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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 440.31 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 440.31 and 110.94 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 440.31 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/440.31 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 440.31 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 48,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,847.99/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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