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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 925.22 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 925.22 and 292 is: 438.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 925.22 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/925.22 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 925.22 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 270,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,164.24/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.29

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