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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 530.55 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 530.55 and 137.43 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 530.55 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/530.55 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 530.55 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 72,913.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,913.49/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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