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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.21, 517.67 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.21, 517.67 and 110.89 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.21 : 517.67 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.21/517.67 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.21x = 517.67 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.21x = 57,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,405.44/345.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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