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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 437.76 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 437.76 and 109.22 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 437.76 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/437.76 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 437.76 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 47,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,812.15/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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