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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.02, 547.26 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.02, 547.26 and 148.60 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.02 : 547.26 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.02/547.26 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.02x = 547.26 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.02x = 81,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,322.84/365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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