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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.85, 530.77 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.85, 530.77 and 148.40 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.85 : 530.77 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.85/530.77 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.85x = 530.77 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.85x = 78,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,766.27/353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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