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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 533.92 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 533.92 and 124.88 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 533.92 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/533.92 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 533.92 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 66,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675.08/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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