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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 534.73 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 534.73 and 125.56 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 534.73 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/534.73 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 534.73 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 67,140.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,140.70/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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