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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 547.02 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 547.02 and 148.28 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 547.02 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/547.02 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 547.02 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 81,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,109.39/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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