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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 530.85 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 530.85 and 137.57 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 530.85 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/530.85 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 530.85 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 73,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,026.90/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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