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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.78, 529.38 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.78, 529.38 and 136.36 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.78 : 529.38 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.78/529.38 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.78x = 529.38 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.78x = 72,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,186.26/352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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