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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.43, 533.16 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.43, 533.16 and 111.92 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.43 : 533.16 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.43/533.16 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.43x = 533.16 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.43x = 59,668.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,668.60/355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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