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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 437.37 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 437.37 and 223.48 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 437.37 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/437.37 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 437.37 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 97,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,743.45/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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