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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.74, 527.48 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.74, 527.48 and 146.27 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 527.48 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/527.48 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 527.48 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 77,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,151.13/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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