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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 529.92 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 529.92 and 148.05 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 529.92 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/529.92 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 529.92 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 78,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,454.66/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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