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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.00, 241.33 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.00, 241.33 and 148.84 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.00 : 241.33 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.00/241.33 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.00x = 241.33 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.00x = 35,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,920.22/175.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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