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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.11, 532.58 and 124.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.11, 532.58 and 124.01 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.11 : 532.58 = 124.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.11/532.58 = 124.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.11x = 532.58 × 124.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.11x = 66,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,045.25/355.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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