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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.31, 526.80 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.31, 526.80 and 145.84 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.31 : 526.80 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.31/526.80 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.31x = 526.80 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.31x = 76,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,828.51/351.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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