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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.29, 529.98 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.29, 529.98 and 148 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.29 : 529.98 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.29/529.98 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.29x = 529.98 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.29x = 78,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,437.04/353.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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