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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.55, 527.32 and 146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.55, 527.32 and 146.11 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.55 : 527.32 = 146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.55/527.32 = 146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.55x = 527.32 × 146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.55x = 77,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,046.58/351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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