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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 524.95 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 524.95 and 144.54 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 524.95 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/524.95 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 524.95 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 75,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,874.84/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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