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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.21, 527.91 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.21, 527.91 and 146.68 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.21 : 527.91 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.21/527.91 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.21x = 527.91 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.21x = 77,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,433.84/352.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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