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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 438.89 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 438.89 and 109.95 is: 164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 438.89 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/438.89 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 438.89 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 48,255.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,255.96/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.96

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