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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.07, 598.53 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.07, 598.53 and 110.44 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.07 : 598.53 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.07/598.53 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.07x = 598.53 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.07x = 66,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101.65/399.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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