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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 532.90 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 532.90 and 111.74 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 532.90 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/532.90 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 532.90 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 59,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546.25/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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