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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.13, 529.48 and 144.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.13, 529.48 and 144.83 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.13 : 529.48 = 144.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.13/529.48 = 144.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.13x = 529.48 × 144.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.13x = 76,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,686.08/353.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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