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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.21, 529.77 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.21, 529.77 and 136.85 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.21 : 529.77 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.21/529.77 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.21x = 529.77 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.21x = 72,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,499.02/353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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