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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.94 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.94 and 135.95 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.94 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.94 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.94 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 72,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,449.85/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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