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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.07, 532.67 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.07, 532.67 and 135.75 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.07 : 532.67 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.07/532.67 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.07x = 532.67 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.07x = 72,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,309.95/355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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