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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 536 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 536 and 110.58 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 536 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/536 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 536 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 59,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,270.88/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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