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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.70, 527.65 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.70, 527.65 and 146.36 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.70 : 527.65 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.70/527.65 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.70x = 527.65 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.70x = 77,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,227.81/351.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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