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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 528.94 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 528.94 and 146.98 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 528.94 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/528.94 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 528.94 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 77,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,742.42/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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