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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 438.44 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 438.44 and 136.22 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 438.44 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/438.44 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 438.44 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 59,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,724.30/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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