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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 524.62 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 524.62 and 127.36 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 524.62 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/524.62 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 524.62 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 66,815.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,815.60/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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