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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 530.82 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 530.82 and 137.64 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 530.82 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/530.82 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 530.82 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 73,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,062.06/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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