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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.42 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.42 and 110.64 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.42 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.42 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.42 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 42,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,310.95/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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