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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.36, 528.40 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.36, 528.40 and 146.82 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.36 : 528.40 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.36/528.40 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.36x = 528.40 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.36x = 77,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,579.69/352.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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