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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.47, 533.18 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.47, 533.18 and 136.04 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.47 : 533.18 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.47/533.18 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.47x = 533.18 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.47x = 72,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,531.48/355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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