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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.02, 546.58 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.02, 546.58 and 148.02 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.02 : 546.58 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.02/546.58 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.02x = 546.58 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.02x = 80,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,904.77/364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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