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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.83, 526 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.83, 526 and 145.34 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.83 : 526 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.83/526 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.83x = 526 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.83x = 76,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,448.84/350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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