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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.74, 529.20 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.74, 529.20 and 136.35 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.74 : 529.20 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.74/529.20 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.74x = 529.20 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.74x = 72,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,156.42/352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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