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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 533.41 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 533.41 and 108.81 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 533.41 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/533.41 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 533.41 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 58,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039.80/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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