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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 527.93 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 527.93 and 146.39 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 527.93 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/527.93 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 527.93 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 77,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,283.67/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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