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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.53, 530.39 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.53, 530.39 and 137.26 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 530.39 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/530.39 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 530.39 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 72,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800.35/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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