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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 483.15 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 483.15 and 148.76 is: 223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 483.15 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/483.15 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 483.15 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 71,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,870.98/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.15

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