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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.03, 437.42 and 129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.03, 437.42 and 129.22 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.03 : 437.42 = 129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.03/437.42 = 129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.03x = 437.42 × 129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.03x = 56,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,522.64/292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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