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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 435.84 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 435.84 and 107.96 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 435.84 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/435.84 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 435.84 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 47,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053.29/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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