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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 439.88 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 439.88 and 207.32 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 439.88 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/439.88 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 439.88 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 91,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,192.69/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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