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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 531.38 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 531.38 and 110.73 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 531.38 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/531.38 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 531.38 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 58,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,841.98/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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