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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 647.04 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 647.04 and 106.73 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 647.04 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/647.04 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 647.04 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 69,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,056.69/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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