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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 530.04 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 530.04 and 136.86 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 530.04 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/530.04 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 530.04 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 72,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,541.27/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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