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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.14, 547.95 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.14, 547.95 and 148.73 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.14 : 547.95 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.14/547.95 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.14x = 547.95 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.14x = 81,496.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,496.60/365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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