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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 529.79 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 529.79 and 136.75 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 529.79 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/529.79 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 529.79 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 72,448.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,448.78/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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