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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 434.60 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 434.60 and 107.36 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 434.60 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/434.60 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 434.60 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 46,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658.66/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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