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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 535.21 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 535.21 and 183.31 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 535.21 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/535.21 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 535.21 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 98,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,110.56/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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