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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 516.00 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 516.00 and 112.90 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 516.00 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/516.00 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 516.00 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 58,255.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,255.91/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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