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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 527.77 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 527.77 and 146.61 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 527.77 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/527.77 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 527.77 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 77,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,375.72/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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