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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 530.48 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 530.48 and 148.07 is: 222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 530.48 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/530.48 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 530.48 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 78,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548.38/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.19

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