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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 515.93 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 515.93 and 112.95 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 515.93 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/515.93 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 515.93 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 58,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,273.73/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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