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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.06, 526.83 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.06, 526.83 and 221.98 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.06 : 526.83 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.06/526.83 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.06x = 526.83 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.06x = 116,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,945.72/352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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