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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.97, 547.55 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.97, 547.55 and 148.61 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.97 : 547.55 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.97/547.55 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.97x = 547.55 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.97x = 81,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,370.66/364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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