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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.13 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.13 and 144.93 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.13 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.13 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.13 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 76,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,108.70/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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