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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.41, 527.16 and 145.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.41, 527.16 and 145.97 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.41 : 527.16 = 145.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.41/527.16 = 145.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.41x = 527.16 × 145.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.41x = 76,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,949.55/351.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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