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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 532.60 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 532.60 and 135.80 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 532.60 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/532.60 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 532.60 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 72,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327.08/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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