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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.29 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.29 and 134.87 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.29 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.29 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.29 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 71,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,652.76/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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