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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 530.78 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 530.78 and 148.77 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 530.78 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/530.78 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 530.78 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 78,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,963.40/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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