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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 525.92 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 525.92 and 145.48 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 525.92 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/525.92 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 525.92 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 76,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,510.84/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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