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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.01, 381.02 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.01, 381.02 and 109.63 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.01 : 381.02 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.01/381.02 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.01x = 381.02 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.01x = 41,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,771.22/254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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