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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 529.37 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 529.37 and 121.86 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 529.37 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/529.37 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 529.37 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 64,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,509.03/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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