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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.03, 367.14 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.03, 367.14 and 148.00 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.03 : 367.14 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.03/367.14 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.03x = 367.14 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.03x = 54,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337.35/266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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