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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.22, 438.61 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.22, 438.61 and 107.31 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.22 : 438.61 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.22/438.61 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.22x = 438.61 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.22x = 47,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065.05/292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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