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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 531.47 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 531.47 and 107.55 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 531.47 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/531.47 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 531.47 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 57,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160.39/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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