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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 534 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 534 and 136.66 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 534 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/534 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 534 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 72,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,975.11/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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