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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 531.84 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 531.84 and 111.08 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 531.84 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/531.84 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 531.84 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 59,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,076.79/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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