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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 532.52 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 532.52 and 138.64 is: 208.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 532.52 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/532.52 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 532.52 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 73,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,827.88/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.02

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