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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.14, 531.26 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.14, 531.26 and 134.71 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.14 : 531.26 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.14/531.26 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.14x = 531.26 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.14x = 71,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,562.70/354.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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