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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.61, 440.22 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.61, 440.22 and 206.94 is: 310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.61 : 440.22 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.61/440.22 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.61x = 440.22 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.61x = 91,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,099.13/293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.27

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