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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 403.97 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 403.97 and 219.41 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 403.97 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/403.97 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 403.97 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 88,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,633.59/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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