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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.10, 592.80 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.10, 592.80 and 148.45 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.10 : 592.80 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.10/592.80 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.10x = 592.80 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.10x = 88,001.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,001.16/395.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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