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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 546.92 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 546.92 and 148.20 is: 222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 546.92 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/546.92 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 546.92 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 81,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,053.17/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.29

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