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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.08, 534.16 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.08, 534.16 and 124.92 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.08 : 534.16 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.08/534.16 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.08x = 534.16 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.08x = 66,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,727.27/356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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