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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.06, 632.63 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.06, 632.63 and 148.01 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.06 : 632.63 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.06/632.63 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.06x = 632.63 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.06x = 93,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,631.66/422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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