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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.72, 529.08 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.72, 529.08 and 136.48 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.72 : 529.08 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.72/529.08 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.72x = 529.08 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.72x = 72,208.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208.84/352.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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