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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 533.88 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 533.88 and 124.93 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 533.88 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/533.88 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 533.88 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 66,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,697.63/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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