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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.64, 525.19 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.64, 525.19 and 144.59 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.64 : 525.19 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.64/525.19 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.64x = 525.19 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.64x = 75,934.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,934.91/350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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