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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 529.08 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 529.08 and 147.64 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 529.08 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/529.08 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 529.08 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 78,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,110.73/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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