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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 381.01 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 381.01 and 109.73 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 381.01 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/381.01 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 381.01 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 41,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,806.05/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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