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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 508.15 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 508.15 and 110.75 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 508.15 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/508.15 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 508.15 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 56,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,277.06/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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