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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.01, 527.78 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.01, 527.78 and 146.52 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.01 : 527.78 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.01/527.78 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.01x = 527.78 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.01x = 77,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,330.69/352.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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