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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 438.12 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 438.12 and 109.57 is: 164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 438.12 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/438.12 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 438.12 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 48,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,004.81/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.37

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