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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.02, 404.73 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.02, 404.73 and 107.48 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.02 : 404.73 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.02/404.73 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.02x = 404.73 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.02x = 43,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,500.38/270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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