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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 434.97 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 434.97 and 107.34 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 434.97 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/434.97 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 434.97 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 46,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,689.68/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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