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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.21, 547.91 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.21, 547.91 and 148.67 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.21 : 547.91 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.21/547.91 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.21x = 547.91 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.21x = 81,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,457.78/365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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