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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.31, 526.61 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.31, 526.61 and 145.99 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.31 : 526.61 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.31/526.61 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.31x = 526.61 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.31x = 76,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,879.79/351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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