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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 532.58 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 532.58 and 111.53 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 532.58 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/532.58 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 532.58 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 59,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,398.65/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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