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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 435.85 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 435.85 and 108.05 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 435.85 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/435.85 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 435.85 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 47,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093.59/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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