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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 434.60 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 434.60 and 107.38 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 434.60 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/434.60 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 434.60 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 46,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664.64/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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