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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 534 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 534 and 128 is: 192

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 534 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/534 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 534 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 68,352
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,352/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192

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