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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.27, 529.90 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.27, 529.90 and 136.90 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.27 : 529.90 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.27/529.90 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.27x = 529.90 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.27x = 72,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,539.98/353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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