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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.86, 530.66 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.86, 530.66 and 122.69 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.86 : 530.66 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.86/530.66 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.86x = 530.66 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.86x = 65,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,106.68/353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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