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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.98, 528.06 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.98, 528.06 and 146.60 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.98 : 528.06 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.98/528.06 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.98x = 528.06 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.98x = 77,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,413.60/351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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