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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.18, 526.98 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.18, 526.98 and 145.75 is: 218.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.18 : 526.98 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.18/526.98 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.18x = 526.98 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.18x = 76,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,807.34/351.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.71

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