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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.29, 530.03 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.29, 530.03 and 147.75 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.29 : 530.03 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.29/530.03 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.29x = 530.03 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.29x = 78,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,311.93/353.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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