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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 533.75 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 533.75 and 124.67 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 533.75 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/533.75 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 533.75 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 66,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,542.61/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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