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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.32, 528.44 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.32, 528.44 and 146.86 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.32 : 528.44 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.32/528.44 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.32x = 528.44 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.32x = 77,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,607.29/352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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