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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 436.03 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 436.03 and 107.97 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 436.03 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/436.03 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 436.03 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 47,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,077.89/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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