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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 404.82 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 404.82 and 107.52 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 404.82 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/404.82 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 404.82 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 43,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,526.25/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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