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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.05, 350.53 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.05, 350.53 and 160.92 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.05 : 350.53 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.05/350.53 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.05x = 350.53 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.05x = 56,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,406.89/254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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