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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 529.14 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 529.14 and 124.76 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 529.14 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/529.14 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 529.14 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 66,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,015.51/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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