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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 381.07 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 381.07 and 110.03 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 381.07 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/381.07 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 381.07 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 41,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929.13/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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