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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.06, 632.94 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.06, 632.94 and 148.09 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.06 : 632.94 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.06/632.94 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.06x = 632.94 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.06x = 93,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,732.08/422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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