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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 529.01 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 529.01 and 136.21 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 529.01 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/529.01 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 529.01 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 72,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,056.79/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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