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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 531.96 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 531.96 and 107.90 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 531.96 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/531.96 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 531.96 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 57,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398.48/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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