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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 527.59 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 527.59 and 146.01 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 527.59 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/527.59 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 527.59 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 77,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,035.58/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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