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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 381.02 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 381.02 and 107.91 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 381.02 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/381.02 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 381.02 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 41,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,115.87/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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