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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 528.12 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 528.12 and 146.72 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 528.12 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/528.12 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 528.12 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 77,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,485.77/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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