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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 535.06 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 535.06 and 140.64 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 535.06 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/535.06 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 535.06 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 75,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,250.84/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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