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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 529.68 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 529.68 and 147.59 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 529.68 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/529.68 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 529.68 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 78,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,172.82/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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