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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.59 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.59 and 109.64 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.59 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.59 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.59 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 48,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088.38/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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