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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 526.57 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 526.57 and 145.61 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 526.57 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/526.57 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 526.57 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 76,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,675.80/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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