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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 527.29 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 527.29 and 146.16 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 527.29 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/527.29 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 527.29 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 77,068.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,068.34/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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