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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.91 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.91 and 111.80 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.91 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.91 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.91 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 59,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,580.95/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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