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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.02, 527.82 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.02, 527.82 and 143.64 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.02 : 527.82 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.02/527.82 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.02x = 527.82 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.02x = 75,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,816.06/352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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