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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.31, 529.84 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.31, 529.84 and 136.83 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.31 : 529.84 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.31/529.84 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.31x = 529.84 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.31x = 72,498.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,498.01/353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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