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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 526.75 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 526.75 and 146.00 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 526.75 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/526.75 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 526.75 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 76,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,902.14/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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