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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 531.15 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 531.15 and 122.95 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 531.15 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/531.15 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 531.15 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 65,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304.89/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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