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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 439 and 201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 439 and 201.32 is: 302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 439 = 201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/439 = 201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 439 × 201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 88,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,379.48/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.11

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