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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 533.87 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 533.87 and 95.94 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 533.87 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/533.87 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 533.87 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 51,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,219.49/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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