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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.21, 534.25 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.21, 534.25 and 112.68 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.21 : 534.25 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.21/534.25 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.21x = 534.25 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.21x = 60,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199.29/356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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