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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 434.93 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 434.93 and 107.40 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 434.93 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/434.93 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 434.93 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 46,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,711.48/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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