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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.67, 439.10 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.67, 439.10 and 184.32 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.67 : 439.10 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.67/439.10 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.67x = 439.10 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.67x = 80,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,933.99/292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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