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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 468.92 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 468.92 and 148.18 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 468.92 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/468.92 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 468.92 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 69,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,484.57/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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