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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435 and 107.37 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 46,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707.04/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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