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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.03, 531.09 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.03, 531.09 and 137.67 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.03 : 531.09 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.03/531.09 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.03x = 531.09 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.03x = 73,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,115.16/354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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