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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 530.85 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 530.85 and 122.82 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 530.85 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/530.85 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 530.85 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 65,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,199.00/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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