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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 531.90 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 531.90 and 111.13 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 531.90 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/531.90 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 531.90 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 59,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,108.72/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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