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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 532.54 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 532.54 and 111.55 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 532.54 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/532.54 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 532.54 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 59,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,404.28/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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