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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.28, 531.04 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.28, 531.04 and 134.80 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.28 : 531.04 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.28/531.04 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.28x = 531.04 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.28x = 71,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,584.19/354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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