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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.64 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.64 and 147.64 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.64 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.64 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.64 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 78,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,196.05/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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