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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.05, 530.89 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.05, 530.89 and 148.56 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.05 : 530.89 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.05/530.89 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.05x = 530.89 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.05x = 78,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,869.02/354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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