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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 532.82 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 532.82 and 111.75 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 532.82 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/532.82 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 532.82 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 59,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.08/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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