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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 291.24 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 291.24 and 148.93 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 291.24 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/291.24 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 291.24 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 43,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374.37/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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