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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.12, 404.92 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.12, 404.92 and 107.76 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.12 : 404.92 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.12/404.92 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.12x = 404.92 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.12x = 43,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,634.18/270.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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