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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.76, 529.16 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.76, 529.16 and 141.68 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.76 : 529.16 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.76/529.16 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.76x = 529.16 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.76x = 74,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,971.31/352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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