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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 532.30 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 532.30 and 149.43 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 532.30 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/532.30 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 532.30 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 79,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,541.22/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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