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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 633.16 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 633.16 and 148.54 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 633.16 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/633.16 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 633.16 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 94,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,049.59/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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