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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 530.28 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 530.28 and 137.26 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 530.28 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/530.28 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 530.28 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 72,784.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784.91/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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