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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 465.57 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 465.57 and 148.02 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 465.57 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/465.57 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 465.57 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 68,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,913.67/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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