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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 534.02 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 534.02 and 136.82 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 534.02 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/534.02 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 534.02 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 73,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,063.93/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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