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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 530.13 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 530.13 and 136.84 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 530.13 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/530.13 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 530.13 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 72,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,542.99/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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