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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.24, 548.02 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.24, 548.02 and 148.76 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.24 : 548.02 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.24/548.02 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.24x = 548.02 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.24x = 81,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,523.46/365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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