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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 524.61 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 524.61 and 144.75 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 524.61 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/524.61 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 524.61 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 75,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,936.57/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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