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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.22, 393.34 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.22, 393.34 and 108.04 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.22 : 393.34 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.22/393.34 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.22x = 393.34 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.22x = 42,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,496.68/262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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