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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 437.76 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 437.76 and 154.96 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 437.76 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/437.76 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 437.76 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 67,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,835.29/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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