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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 526.72 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 526.72 and 145.91 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 526.72 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/526.72 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 526.72 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 76,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,853.72/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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