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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 661.69 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 661.69 and 148.64 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 661.69 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/661.69 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 661.69 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 98,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,352.86/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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