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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 437.74 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 437.74 and 109.30 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 437.74 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/437.74 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 437.74 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 47,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,844.98/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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