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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 529.11 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 529.11 and 157.64 is: 236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 529.11 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/529.11 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 529.11 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 83,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,406.25/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.44

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