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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 528.73 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 528.73 and 147.29 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 528.73 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/528.73 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 528.73 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 77,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873.63/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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