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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 435.10 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 435.10 and 107.40 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 435.10 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/435.10 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 435.10 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 46,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,729.74/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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