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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 531.38 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 531.38 and 110.79 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 531.38 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/531.38 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 531.38 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 58,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,871.59/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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