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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.01, 531.09 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.01, 531.09 and 110.53 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.01 : 531.09 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.01/531.09 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.01x = 531.09 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.01x = 58,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,701.38/354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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