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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 529.34 and 144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 529.34 and 144.77 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 529.34 = 144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/529.34 = 144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 529.34 × 144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 76,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,629.91/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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