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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.82, 527.55 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.82, 527.55 and 146.35 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.82 : 527.55 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.82/527.55 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.82x = 527.55 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.82x = 77,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,206.94/351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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