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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 437.79 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 437.79 and 109.29 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 437.79 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/437.79 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 437.79 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 47,846.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846.07/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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