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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.00, 530.85 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.00, 530.85 and 148.43 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.00 : 530.85 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.00/530.85 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.00x = 530.85 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.00x = 78,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,795.95/354.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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