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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 531.43 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 531.43 and 110.81 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 531.43 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/531.43 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 531.43 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 58,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885.10/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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