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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.02, 633.09 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.02, 633.09 and 148.12 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.02 : 633.09 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.02/633.09 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.02x = 633.09 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.02x = 93,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,773.29/422.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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