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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 435.72 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 435.72 and 108.06 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 435.72 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/435.72 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 435.72 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 47,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,083.90/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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