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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.11, 524.76 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.11, 524.76 and 144.64 is: 216.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.11 : 524.76 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.11/524.76 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.11x = 524.76 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.11x = 75,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,901.29/350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.79

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