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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 437.81 and 210.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 437.81 and 210.83 is: 315.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 437.81 = 210.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/437.81 = 210.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 437.81 × 210.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 92,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,300.24/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.95

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