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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.83, 527.46 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.83, 527.46 and 146.55 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.83 : 527.46 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.83/527.46 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.83x = 527.46 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.83x = 77,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,301.52/351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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