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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.16 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.16 and 110.62 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.16 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.16 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.16 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 58,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,756.92/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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