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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 530.81 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 530.81 and 137.34 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 530.81 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/530.81 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 530.81 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 72,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,901.79/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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