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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 532.18 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 532.18 and 111.34 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 532.18 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/532.18 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 532.18 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 59,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,252.92/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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