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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.86 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.86 and 136.82 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.86 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.86 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.86 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 72,495.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,495.45/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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