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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 532.86 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 532.86 and 111.76 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 532.86 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/532.86 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 532.86 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 59,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,551.10/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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