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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.23 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.23 and 148.84 is: 223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.23 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.23 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.23 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 91,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,272.11/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.20

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