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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 531.66 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 531.66 and 111.02 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 531.66 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/531.66 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 531.66 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 59,024.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024.89/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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