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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 435.05 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 435.05 and 107.44 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 435.05 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/435.05 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 435.05 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 46,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,741.77/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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