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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.13, 482.73 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.13, 482.73 and 148.76 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.13 : 482.73 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.13/482.73 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.13x = 482.73 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.13x = 71,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,812.37/322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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