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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 547.86 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 547.86 and 148.84 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 547.86 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/547.86 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 547.86 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 81,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,543.48/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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