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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.70 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.70 and 129.94 is: 194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.70 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.70 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.70 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 70,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,387.85/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.93

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