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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.62, 441.03 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.62, 441.03 and 248.05 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.62 : 441.03 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.62/441.03 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.62x = 441.03 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.62x = 109,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,397.49/293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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