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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 530.70 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 530.70 and 148.23 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 530.70 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/530.70 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 530.70 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 78,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,665.66/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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