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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 433.62 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 433.62 and 106.45 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 433.62 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/433.62 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 433.62 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 46,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157.76/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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