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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 529.26 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 529.26 and 147.46 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 529.26 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/529.26 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 529.26 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 78,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,044.68/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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