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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.43, 527.16 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.43, 527.16 and 146.04 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.43 : 527.16 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.43/527.16 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.43x = 527.16 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.43x = 76,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,986.45/351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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