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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 434.98 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 434.98 and 107.46 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 434.98 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/434.98 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 434.98 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 46,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742.95/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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