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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 529.38 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 529.38 and 147.69 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 529.38 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/529.38 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 529.38 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 78,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,184.13/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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