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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 529.45 and 136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 529.45 and 136.61 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 529.45 = 136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/529.45 = 136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 529.45 × 136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 72,328.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,328.16/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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