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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.24, 529.80 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.24, 529.80 and 136.80 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.24 : 529.80 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.24/529.80 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.24x = 529.80 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.24x = 72,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,476.64/353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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