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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 438.87 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 438.87 and 110.28 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 438.87 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/438.87 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 438.87 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 48,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395.84/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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