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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.67, 439.97 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.67, 439.97 and 220.41 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.67 : 439.97 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.67/439.97 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.67x = 439.97 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.67x = 96,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,972.69/293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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