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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.55, 634.03 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.55, 634.03 and 148.84 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.55 : 634.03 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.55/634.03 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.55x = 634.03 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.55x = 94,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,367.07/422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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