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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 530.95 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 530.95 and 148.82 is: 223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 530.95 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/530.95 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 530.95 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 79,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,015.98/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.13

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