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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.99, 528.15 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.99, 528.15 and 146.58 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.99 : 528.15 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.99/528.15 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.99x = 528.15 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.99x = 77,416.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,416.23/351.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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