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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.27, 526.86 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.27, 526.86 and 146.00 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.27 : 526.86 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.27/526.86 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.27x = 526.86 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.27x = 76,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,922.88/351.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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