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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 435.42 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 435.42 and 107.69 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 435.42 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/435.42 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 435.42 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 46,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,888.20/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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