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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.04 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.04 and 136.57 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.04 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.04 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.04 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 72,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,933.17/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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