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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 655.11 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 655.11 and 148.25 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 655.11 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/655.11 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 655.11 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 97,116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,116.04/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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