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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 534.09 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 534.09 and 124.92 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 534.09 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/534.09 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 534.09 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 66,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,717.90/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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