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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 526.38 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 526.38 and 145.44 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 526.38 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/526.38 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 526.38 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 76,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,556.71/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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