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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.03, 534.05 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.03, 534.05 and 112.58 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.03 : 534.05 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.03/534.05 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.03x = 534.05 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.03x = 60,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,123.35/356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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