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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 530.98 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 530.98 and 134.68 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 530.98 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/530.98 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 530.98 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 71,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,512.39/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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