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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 433.77 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 433.77 and 106.64 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 433.77 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/433.77 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 433.77 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 46,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,257.23/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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