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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.84 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.84 and 109.80 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.84 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.84 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.84 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 41,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,815.68/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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