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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 531.52 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 531.52 and 107.56 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 531.52 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/531.52 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 531.52 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 57,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,170.29/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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