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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 308.82 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 308.82 and 148.32 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 308.82 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/308.82 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 308.82 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 45,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804.18/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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