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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 535.31 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 535.31 and 113.33 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 535.31 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/535.31 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 535.31 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 60,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,666.68/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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