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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 438.06 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 438.06 and 129.48 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 438.06 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/438.06 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 438.06 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 56,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,720.01/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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