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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.75, 528.83 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.75, 528.83 and 147.47 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 528.83 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/528.83 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 528.83 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 77,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,984.28/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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