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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 533.67 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 533.67 and 99.25 is: 148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 533.67 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/533.67 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 533.67 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 52,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,966.75/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.89

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