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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.05, 531.10 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.05, 531.10 and 148.64 is: 222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.05 : 531.10 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.05/531.10 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.05x = 531.10 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.05x = 78,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,943.22/354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.97

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