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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.97, 527.91 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.97, 527.91 and 146.47 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.97 : 527.91 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.97/527.91 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.97x = 527.91 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.97x = 77,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,322.98/351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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