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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.06, 525.18 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.06, 525.18 and 144.66 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 525.18 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/525.18 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 525.18 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 75,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,972.54/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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