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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 532.68 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 532.68 and 111.56 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 532.68 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/532.68 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 532.68 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 59,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,425.78/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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