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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 532.93 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 532.93 and 111.80 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 532.93 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/532.93 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 532.93 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 59,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,579.84/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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