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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.41, 533.12 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.41, 533.12 and 111.96 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.41 : 533.12 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.41/533.12 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.41x = 533.12 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.41x = 59,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684.89/355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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