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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.95 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.95 and 107.46 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.95 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.95 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.95 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 46,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,739.46/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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