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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.31, 525.30 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.31, 525.30 and 144.84 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.31 : 525.30 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.31/525.30 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.31x = 525.30 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.31x = 76,084.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,084.45/350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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