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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 381.01 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 381.01 and 107.90 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 381.01 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/381.01 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 381.01 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 41,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110.98/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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