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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 532.14 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 532.14 and 98.26 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 532.14 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/532.14 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 532.14 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 52,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,288.08/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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