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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 531.32 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 531.32 and 134.92 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 531.32 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/531.32 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 531.32 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 71,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,685.69/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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