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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.15, 529.08 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.15, 529.08 and 147.36 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.15 : 529.08 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.15/529.08 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.15x = 529.08 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.15x = 77,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,963.77/353.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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