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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.59, 531.92 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.59, 531.92 and 107.79 is: 161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.59 : 531.92 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.59/531.92 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.59x = 531.92 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.59x = 57,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,337.07/354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.70

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