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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.56, 654.92 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.56, 654.92 and 148 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.56 : 654.92 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.56/654.92 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.56x = 654.92 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.56x = 96,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,928.16/436.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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