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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 533.92 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 533.92 and 124.75 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 533.92 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/533.92 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 533.92 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 66,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,606.52/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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