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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.06, 526.62 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.06, 526.62 and 145.62 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.06 : 526.62 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.06/526.62 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.06x = 526.62 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.06x = 76,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,686.40/351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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