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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.02, 526.77 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.02, 526.77 and 145.59 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.02 : 526.77 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.02/526.77 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.02x = 526.77 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.02x = 76,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,692.44/351.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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