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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.99, 529.59 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.99, 529.59 and 136.60 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.99 : 529.59 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.99/529.59 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.99x = 529.59 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.99x = 72,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,341.99/352.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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