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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 531.04 and 122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 531.04 and 122.98 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 531.04 = 122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/531.04 = 122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 531.04 × 122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 65,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,307.30/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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