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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 534.19 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 534.19 and 139.67 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 534.19 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/534.19 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 534.19 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 74,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,610.32/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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