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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.16, 529.32 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.16, 529.32 and 147.60 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.16 : 529.32 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.16/529.32 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.16x = 529.32 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.16x = 78,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,127.63/353.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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