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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 532.82 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 532.82 and 135.75 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 532.82 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/532.82 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 532.82 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 72,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,330.65/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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