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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 527.73 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 527.73 and 146.48 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 527.73 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/527.73 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 527.73 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 77,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,299.25/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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