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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.58, 524.13 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.58, 524.13 and 144.09 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.58 : 524.13 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.58/524.13 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.58x = 524.13 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.58x = 75,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,521.89/349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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