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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 438.99 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 438.99 and 110.11 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 438.99 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/438.99 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 438.99 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 48,337.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,337.19/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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