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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 534.13 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 534.13 and 124.97 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 534.13 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/534.13 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 534.13 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 66,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,750.23/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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