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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.19, 529.74 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.19, 529.74 and 136.62 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.19 : 529.74 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.19/529.74 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.19x = 529.74 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.19x = 72,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,373.08/353.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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